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"Teaching ESL in North America"
Being a new ESL teacher is difficult. Career ESL teaching in North America is not easy and not available overnight with most professional organisations.
Most ESL schools are marketing organisations. They like to sell their school as the best (in everything) to the international students. The schools like to present themselves as established, well organised, professional, with highly qualified & experienced teachers, proven curriculums, lots of resources and a history of happy students.
If you want to teach ESL in the competitive private school industry then you have to realise that as an ESL teacher you are part of a packaged commodity. For most ESL teachers to get a job in North America you have to have a combination of personal qualities, education and teaching experience.
The ESL schools that try to cover 10 levels, 45 electives, activities; and self-directed programs are usually stretched because of budget restrictions. Many schools are on low-margin, high-volume programs and cannot afford to make hiring mistakes. The ESL schools are risk adverse and concentrate on revenue retention.
To be a successful career ESL teacher you can look at the stages most teachers go through. The start can be wonderful or ugly. It depends on your preparation.
Many successful career ESL teachers tutored while they finished their university and teacher education programs. As a tutor you can really learn how to help a student. You can see their struggles and provide the solutions.
The next step is the classroom. The leap from one student to 25 is major and requires all the theory and methodology necessary to operate as a classroom professional. You have to do this in person. Get the practicum supervision and corrections necessary to teach ESL professionally.
Experience can be gained in North America as a community volunteer, operating your own classes, coop classes, teacher observation, or travelling internationally where experience is not required.
After two years of mistakes and corrections, continuing education, workshops, professional exchanges, brainstorming, team teaching, collaboration, students calling you wonderful, others not so happy - then the higher paying professional organisations consider you job - ready.
Comments, questions or complaints should be Emailed to info@eslincanada.com
Original Post: December 2001 : eslincanada
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Archives December 2001 Stay in School
Hello Everyone - Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year
This is the time we reflect on the past and announce new programs. We started some interesting programs in 2001, conducted some studies to learn more and have made additional plans for the year 2002.
We have three articles for the newsletter:
Statistics say Stay in School
Homestay Tutor
ESL teacher in North America.
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Statistics say Stay in School
We are quoting statistics from the HRDC site for Occupations: College
and Other Vocational Instructors (4131)
-English as a second language teacher
-instructor - language school
-language instructor, language school
-teacher, English as a second language
-tutor, modern languages - language school
The statistics show:
78,000 people were employed in 1998, an increase of 30.6% from 1988 employment gains of 16.6% from 1988 to 1993 and 12.0% from 1993 to 1998. In comparison, employment in all occupations grew 12.3% over the same ten years, and 8.2% over the last five years.
Other statistics indicate 26% work part-time, compared to an average of 19% for all occupations 10% are self-employed, compared to an average of 17% for all occupations. Currently, chances of finding work in these occupations are rated "Fair", since employment opportunities and earnings are both at average levels. Technological change is making itself felt in the classroom through the increased use of computers and the use of more sophisticated multi-media for presentations and testing.
Teachers should consider taking an English Master's University (1 or 2 years) Program of Study. The program is offered at universities in every province except PEI. Some universities offer a co-op program, combining work and study. The program is offered in both official languages in Quebec and Ontario. Prerequisites: An honours undergraduate degree in English or a related discipline.
Earnings:
After two years in the labour force, they were the highest paid of all master's graduates in the humanities. They earned 29% more than similar graduates at the bachelor's level. Currently, chances of these graduates finding work in occupations in which they usually look for work are "Fair", since recent unemployment rates and earnings in the intended occupations were about the same as the economy-wide averages. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, although the number of job openings available to newcomers is expected to slightly exceed the number of new job seekers.
These graduates are expected to have more success when searching for jobs as community college teachers, writers, journalists and professionals in public relations and communications. Employment opportunities are expected to be more plentiful in the education, business services and provincial government sectors of the economy.
The conclusion is to finish your BA and plan to complete an MA so that you are qualified for the best jobs.
Original Post: December 2001 ESL in Canada Directory
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
This is the time we reflect on the past and announce new programs. We started some interesting programs in 2001, conducted some studies to learn more and have made additional plans for the year 2002.
We have three articles for the newsletter:
Statistics say Stay in School
Homestay Tutor
ESL teacher in North America.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Statistics say Stay in School
We are quoting statistics from the HRDC site for Occupations: College
and Other Vocational Instructors (4131)
-English as a second language teacher
-instructor - language school
-language instructor, language school
-teacher, English as a second language
-tutor, modern languages - language school
The statistics show:
78,000 people were employed in 1998, an increase of 30.6% from 1988 employment gains of 16.6% from 1988 to 1993 and 12.0% from 1993 to 1998. In comparison, employment in all occupations grew 12.3% over the same ten years, and 8.2% over the last five years.
Other statistics indicate 26% work part-time, compared to an average of 19% for all occupations 10% are self-employed, compared to an average of 17% for all occupations. Currently, chances of finding work in these occupations are rated "Fair", since employment opportunities and earnings are both at average levels. Technological change is making itself felt in the classroom through the increased use of computers and the use of more sophisticated multi-media for presentations and testing.
Teachers should consider taking an English Master's University (1 or 2 years) Program of Study. The program is offered at universities in every province except PEI. Some universities offer a co-op program, combining work and study. The program is offered in both official languages in Quebec and Ontario. Prerequisites: An honours undergraduate degree in English or a related discipline.
Earnings:
After two years in the labour force, they were the highest paid of all master's graduates in the humanities. They earned 29% more than similar graduates at the bachelor's level. Currently, chances of these graduates finding work in occupations in which they usually look for work are "Fair", since recent unemployment rates and earnings in the intended occupations were about the same as the economy-wide averages. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, although the number of job openings available to newcomers is expected to slightly exceed the number of new job seekers.
These graduates are expected to have more success when searching for jobs as community college teachers, writers, journalists and professionals in public relations and communications. Employment opportunities are expected to be more plentiful in the education, business services and provincial government sectors of the economy.
The conclusion is to finish your BA and plan to complete an MA so that you are qualified for the best jobs.
Original Post: December 2001 ESL in Canada Directory
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Archives ESL in Canada November 2001 News
Archives - ESL in Canada November 2001 News
1. New Advisor & Mentor programs
2. New Career Training Programs
3. Changes in the Canada and USA Student Visa procedures
2002 will bring a time of change for the ESL in Canada operations.
The internet operations will be changed to provide for a larger,
faster and more professional site. We are in the process of
switching our webhost and will be complete by the end of November
2001.
The ESL Coop School will be providing opportunities for ESL students
to complete projects to practice and perfect their Business English.
The projects will include the new homestay, tutor and schools data
bases and webpages. The ESL in Canada information pages to assist
international students with facts and procedures to ease their
travels to Canada. ESL coop student will practice their English,
internet, and HTML skills. The other ESL Coop School projects will
include engineering, law, accounting, corporate finance, investments,
marketing, research and administration.
The new Mentor program will be for individuals located in Canada.
This program will be for tutors, teachers, homestay hosts and service
providers to assist international students while in Canada. The
assistance can be teaching ESL to program selection to career
analysis to finding an apartment to selecting which tour to take
visiting Canadian attractions.
The Advisor program will remain for individuals located outside of
Canada. The program will continue to assist students into Canada and
the initial schools and residences.
Both Mentor and Advisor programs will be expanded from the basic ESL
and academic streams to include new career schools, trades, and
computers and other services available to international students.
ESL in Canada is exited about the opportunity to enable and empower
ESL teachers and tutors into their own businesses. ESL in Canada
will assist with administration, programs and marketing. Small
Business Tax Laws in Canada allow owners significant advantages. Ask
us for information.
Working with Advisors and Mentors will enable ESL and international
students to excel and maximize their learning opportunities while in
Canada. Going to the best school and best program and best teachers
will provide the best education value for the students. The Advisors
and Mentors will be able to participate in the overall success of
their students and be financially rewarded for their contributions.
ESL in Canada believes the Advisors, Mentors and Teachers are the
driving force of education and they should be rewarded for their
contributions.
We want dedicated educators and service providers to join our team -
lets start the evolution of international education.
Original Post, November 2001 ESL in Canada Directory
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
1. New Advisor & Mentor programs
2. New Career Training Programs
3. Changes in the Canada and USA Student Visa procedures
2002 will bring a time of change for the ESL in Canada operations.
The internet operations will be changed to provide for a larger,
faster and more professional site. We are in the process of
switching our webhost and will be complete by the end of November
2001.
The ESL Coop School will be providing opportunities for ESL students
to complete projects to practice and perfect their Business English.
The projects will include the new homestay, tutor and schools data
bases and webpages. The ESL in Canada information pages to assist
international students with facts and procedures to ease their
travels to Canada. ESL coop student will practice their English,
internet, and HTML skills. The other ESL Coop School projects will
include engineering, law, accounting, corporate finance, investments,
marketing, research and administration.
The new Mentor program will be for individuals located in Canada.
This program will be for tutors, teachers, homestay hosts and service
providers to assist international students while in Canada. The
assistance can be teaching ESL to program selection to career
analysis to finding an apartment to selecting which tour to take
visiting Canadian attractions.
The Advisor program will remain for individuals located outside of
Canada. The program will continue to assist students into Canada and
the initial schools and residences.
Both Mentor and Advisor programs will be expanded from the basic ESL
and academic streams to include new career schools, trades, and
computers and other services available to international students.
ESL in Canada is exited about the opportunity to enable and empower
ESL teachers and tutors into their own businesses. ESL in Canada
will assist with administration, programs and marketing. Small
Business Tax Laws in Canada allow owners significant advantages. Ask
us for information.
Working with Advisors and Mentors will enable ESL and international
students to excel and maximize their learning opportunities while in
Canada. Going to the best school and best program and best teachers
will provide the best education value for the students. The Advisors
and Mentors will be able to participate in the overall success of
their students and be financially rewarded for their contributions.
ESL in Canada believes the Advisors, Mentors and Teachers are the
driving force of education and they should be rewarded for their
contributions.
We want dedicated educators and service providers to join our team -
lets start the evolution of international education.
Original Post, November 2001 ESL in Canada Directory
***********
ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
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